Comments on: In the Beginning… The Genesis of Get Rich Slowlyhttp://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2009/03/06/in-the-beginning-the-genesis-of-get-rich-slowly/
Common sense advice on money saving tips, how to get out of debt, high interest savings accounts, cd rates, money market accounts, mortgage rates, money management and more.Tue, 31 Mar 2015 19:39:16 +0000hourly1http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1By: David@Strobist.comhttp://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2009/03/06/in-the-beginning-the-genesis-of-get-rich-slowly/comment-page-1/#comment-170647
David@Strobist.comWed, 11 Mar 2009 01:07:27 +0000http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=2641#comment-170647Hey, JD-
Congrats on your upcoming 3rd B-Day! (My 3rd is 4/6/09).
Very cool to see how much growth your site has sustained since you took the plunge full-time. Way to go.
-David HobbyHey, JD-

Congrats on your upcoming 3rd B-Day! (My 3rd is 4/6/09).

Very cool to see how much growth your site has sustained since you took the plunge full-time. Way to go.

-David Hobby

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Camille@TheFinancialWoman.comMon, 09 Mar 2009 20:58:03 +0000http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=2641#comment-170420One more comment...I know what you mean about the ideas...mine tend to come when I walk my yellow lab in the woods, and I have more ideas than time.One more comment…I know what you mean about the ideas…mine tend to come when I walk my yellow lab in the woods, and I have more ideas than time.

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Camille@TheFinancialWoman.comMon, 09 Mar 2009 20:55:27 +0000http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=2641#comment-170419Early Happy Birthday, J.D. Your site is awesome! Thanks for sharing your early inspiration, as it inspires me! My teen son loves comics, so I want to send him to your old site, as I have been encouraging him to blog.Early Happy Birthday, J.D. Your site is awesome! Thanks for sharing your early inspiration, as it inspires me! My teen son loves comics, so I want to send him to your old site, as I have been encouraging him to blog.

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Catboy SteveSun, 08 Mar 2009 22:05:23 +0000http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=2641#comment-170251Now that is a nifty find. I am certainly glad that the on a whim domain purchase turned into this blog. Yours has been one of the ones to help get me both thinking about as well as doing something to finally get rid of my debt.Now that is a nifty find. I am certainly glad that the on a whim domain purchase turned into this blog. Yours has been one of the ones to help get me both thinking about as well as doing something to finally get rid of my debt.

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MattSat, 07 Mar 2009 18:05:02 +0000http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=2641#comment-170089Congrats, JD! I've been reading your blog every day for a year now. It's my favorite blog, and I've already started to implement some of your suggestions.
As far as your success goes, when did GRS really take off? Was it a gradual increase each month, or was there some point when your popularity just shot up?Congrats, JD! I’ve been reading your blog every day for a year now. It’s my favorite blog, and I’ve already started to implement some of your suggestions.

As far as your success goes, when did GRS really take off? Was it a gradual increase each month, or was there some point when your popularity just shot up?

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KevinSat, 07 Mar 2009 17:05:34 +0000http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=2641#comment-170069That's good stuff. Just like stores that hang their first dollar bill in a frame on their wall. I enjoy what I've read of the blog so far.That’s good stuff. Just like stores that hang their first dollar bill in a frame on their wall. I enjoy what I’ve read of the blog so far.

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brooklynchickSat, 07 Mar 2009 15:34:43 +0000http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=2641#comment-170040Thanks for everything you do JD! Its wonderful that its allowed you to do what you love full-time. You really deserve it for the service you provide all of us!Thanks for everything you do JD! Its wonderful that its allowed you to do what you love full-time. You really deserve it for the service you provide all of us!

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KevinSat, 07 Mar 2009 12:39:04 +0000http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=2641#comment-169983I wish you continued success JD. I appreciate you pointing out that you've been blogging since 1997 and success was not immediate. Too many novice bloggers (myself included, sometimes)expect massive success right off that bat. Thanks for showing that it takes lots of time, work and dedication.I wish you continued success JD. I appreciate you pointing out that you’ve been blogging since 1997 and success was not immediate. Too many novice bloggers (myself included, sometimes)expect massive success right off that bat. Thanks for showing that it takes lots of time, work and dedication.

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TMSSat, 07 Mar 2009 12:12:08 +0000http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=2641#comment-169982Congrats on the 3 year milestone and in doing this retrospective reminding us that from small acorns grow mighty oaks. Hope GRS is still going strong in 3 years time, dishing out honest and great advice.Congrats on the 3 year milestone and in doing this retrospective reminding us that from small acorns grow mighty oaks. Hope GRS is still going strong in 3 years time, dishing out honest and great advice.

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RJSat, 07 Mar 2009 04:04:20 +0000http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=2641#comment-169969Congratulations on the anniversary of your "mighty oak," JD! I look forward to many years more.Congratulations on the anniversary of your “mighty oak,” JD! I look forward to many years more.

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TarekSat, 07 Mar 2009 03:44:12 +0000http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=2641#comment-169968Congrats on 3 years JD. I only found this place a little while ago, but it's so helpful.Congrats on 3 years JD. I only found this place a little while ago, but it’s so helpful.

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JessicaSat, 07 Mar 2009 02:32:41 +0000http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=2641#comment-169966Happy bloggiversary! although I'm a bit of a comic book geek I think you for GRS. I really enjoy your gardening bits, and the whole aim of this blog.
Thank you for sharing the story of where you started!Happy bloggiversary! although I’m a bit of a comic book geek I think you for GRS. I really enjoy your gardening bits, and the whole aim of this blog.

Thank you for sharing the story of where you started!

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J.D.Sat, 07 Mar 2009 02:14:22 +0000http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=2641#comment-169964Hey, look! My two favorite frugal guys commenting back-to-back. :) Seriously, Frugal Dad and Frugal Bachelor offer consistently great comments and advice.
Frugal Dad, I like the idea of a GRS timeline on April 15th. I keep very detailed records of my stats, so I could probably put something together like this. You may have to remind me to do it, though!Hey, look! My two favorite frugal guys commenting back-to-back. Seriously, Frugal Dad and Frugal Bachelor offer consistently great comments and advice.

Frugal Dad, I like the idea of a GRS timeline on April 15th. I keep very detailed records of my stats, so I could probably put something together like this. You may have to remind me to do it, though!

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Frugal DadSat, 07 Mar 2009 02:06:07 +0000http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=2641#comment-169963Congrats on your upcoming birthday here at GRS! Would be fun to see sort of a blogging timeline of the past three years with milestones along the way (hit 10k subscribers, first media mention, became debt free, etc.).Congrats on your upcoming birthday here at GRS! Would be fun to see sort of a blogging timeline of the past three years with milestones along the way (hit 10k subscribers, first media mention, became debt free, etc.).

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Frugal BachelorSat, 07 Mar 2009 01:53:33 +0000http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=2641#comment-1699623/3/2006 was, coincidentally, the precise day I decided to stop spending so much money, get out of debt, and start thinking about my financial future. I received a call around 6:00 PM that Friday night which changed my life forever.
Save that Moleskine. You could probably get a small fortune for it on eBay.3/3/2006 was, coincidentally, the precise day I decided to stop spending so much money, get out of debt, and start thinking about my financial future. I received a call around 6:00 PM that Friday night which changed my life forever.

Save that Moleskine. You could probably get a small fortune for it on eBay.

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Penelope @ PecuniaritiesSat, 07 Mar 2009 01:13:28 +0000http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=2641#comment-169959Wow, it's great to see how much can be achieved through diligence and dedication. I wrote out a similar list last year when I decided to start my own finance/frugal blog.
My blog, Pecuniarities, is the first blog I've had and I still have a lot to learn about blogging. Thanks for the inspiration and renewing my resolve to try harder.
PenelopeWow, it’s great to see how much can be achieved through diligence and dedication. I wrote out a similar list last year when I decided to start my own finance/frugal blog.

My blog, Pecuniarities, is the first blog I’ve had and I still have a lot to learn about blogging. Thanks for the inspiration and renewing my resolve to try harder.

Penelope

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CharlesSat, 07 Mar 2009 00:45:13 +0000http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=2641#comment-169958Thanks for the encouragement! I'm actually trying to start my own blog on handling our money from a biblical perspective. It's good to hear that other people's stories started out as no more than some chickescratch on a napkin.Thanks for the encouragement! I’m actually trying to start my own blog on handling our money from a biblical perspective. It’s good to hear that other people’s stories started out as no more than some chickescratch on a napkin.

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Do You Dave Ramsey?Sat, 07 Mar 2009 00:16:02 +0000http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=2641#comment-169957That's awesome JD, I'm sure many of us have similar pages of notes tucked away somewhere... admittedly mine would only be a couple months old (rather than 3 years) but I imagine I'd still look at it from a much fresher perspective and easily ID the areas I've skipped or expounded upon.
Congrats on turning or almost turning 3... I hope to pattern myself in your footsteps.
Thanks!
DaveThat’s awesome JD, I’m sure many of us have similar pages of notes tucked away somewhere… admittedly mine would only be a couple months old (rather than 3 years) but I imagine I’d still look at it from a much fresher perspective and easily ID the areas I’ve skipped or expounded upon.

Congrats on turning or almost turning 3… I hope to pattern myself in your footsteps.

Thanks!
Dave

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J.D.Fri, 06 Mar 2009 23:45:31 +0000http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=2641#comment-169955As a sort of clarification: I've been blogging for a <i>l-o-n-g</i> time. I was blogging before it was called blogging. I've been on the web since early 1994, and have had some sort of online journal since 1997. GRS was not my first blog, but it was the first to provide any real income.As a sort of clarification: I’ve been blogging for a l-o-n-g time. I was blogging before it was called blogging. I’ve been on the web since early 1994, and have had some sort of online journal since 1997. GRS was not my first blog, but it was the first to provide any real income.

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Mara RogersFri, 06 Mar 2009 23:30:12 +0000http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=2641#comment-169954I found it so interesting to read about your stream of consciousness behind the advent of Get Rich Slowly--my birthday is this week too--I guess I will cut a piece of cake for your blog's bday as well!I found it so interesting to read about your stream of consciousness behind the advent of Get Rich Slowly–my birthday is this week too–I guess I will cut a piece of cake for your blog’s bday as well!

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StudenomicsFri, 06 Mar 2009 23:27:59 +0000http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=2641#comment-169953I find it amazing that you have been blogging for a shorter period of time than other bloggers and yet you are full time. Congrats! When I first started my blog I thought I was going to offer a little bit of advice and then sell the rest for a fee. Then I found out that many blogs out there offer high quality advice for free.I find it amazing that you have been blogging for a shorter period of time than other bloggers and yet you are full time. Congrats! When I first started my blog I thought I was going to offer a little bit of advice and then sell the rest for a fee. Then I found out that many blogs out there offer high quality advice for free.

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ChettFri, 06 Mar 2009 23:23:42 +0000http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=2641#comment-169952"Do what works for you," is another way of saying manage around your weaknesses. This is a concept that is used by managers who are most effective and I know there is a straight line that can be drawn to personal finances.
We have all believed you should work on your weaknesses, but really you should work around your weaknesses. Know where you are weak in regards to personal finances, and set up process and habits to manage around those.
Thanks for the retro J.D. your success is inspiring.“Do what works for you,” is another way of saying manage around your weaknesses. This is a concept that is used by managers who are most effective and I know there is a straight line that can be drawn to personal finances.

We have all believed you should work on your weaknesses, but really you should work around your weaknesses. Know where you are weak in regards to personal finances, and set up process and habits to manage around those.

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DJ ButlerFri, 06 Mar 2009 22:26:34 +0000http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=2641#comment-169946Congratulations on 3 fabulous years and counting! I've been a big fan of your site for a year now and so I felt this was as good a time as any to say thank you and happy birthday!
By the way, thanks for the link to your comics blog. I have every issue of Captain Carrot including the Oz-Wonderland War series. Yet, I had no idea that in 2007 they made a comeback. Now, I have to find those issues!Congratulations on 3 fabulous years and counting! I’ve been a big fan of your site for a year now and so I felt this was as good a time as any to say thank you and happy birthday!

By the way, thanks for the link to your comics blog. I have every issue of Captain Carrot including the Oz-Wonderland War series. Yet, I had no idea that in 2007 they made a comeback. Now, I have to find those issues!

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MicheleFri, 06 Mar 2009 22:16:19 +0000http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=2641#comment-169945Hey, that is really cool! I just started my blog about 6 months ago, but only ran the ideas through my head - I didn't write them down. Darn it.Hey, that is really cool! I just started my blog about 6 months ago, but only ran the ideas through my head – I didn’t write them down. Darn it.

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SchizohedronFri, 06 Mar 2009 22:16:05 +0000http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=2641#comment-169944That is damn cool. Add it to the GRS Time Capsule, along with a receipt for your last debt payment. And the <a href="http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2006/08/20/frugal-recipes-the-best-salsa-ever/" rel="nofollow">salsa recipe!</a>
Happy 3rd GRS-Genesis Day!That is damn cool. Add it to the GRS Time Capsule, along with a receipt for your last debt payment. And the salsa recipe!

Happy 3rd GRS-Genesis Day!

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Aman@BullsBattleBearsFri, 06 Mar 2009 22:09:29 +0000http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=2641#comment-169942wow, I had a similar write up on a napkin for a site that I was making. Congrats on the 3yrs and hope to see further milestones and success for you and your site!wow, I had a similar write up on a napkin for a site that I was making. Congrats on the 3yrs and hope to see further milestones and success for you and your site!

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HDinNJFri, 06 Mar 2009 21:51:11 +0000http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=2641#comment-169938Congratulations on your 3 years. I only caught on to your site about two months back and love coming here for a visit every day. You've provided a great deal of information and inspiration for those of us wanting to become debt free.
Keep up the great work.Congratulations on your 3 years. I only caught on to your site about two months back and love coming here for a visit every day. You’ve provided a great deal of information and inspiration for those of us wanting to become debt free.